FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND APPLIED SCIENCE

DIPLOMA IN ADVANCED STUDIES IN SAFETY, RISK AND
INTEGRITY ENGINEERING

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This programme has been designed to meet the needs of engineers, technologists, safety and risk officers, insurers and asset
managers who are attempting to protect and manage an asset and people under risk and uncertainty. This programme will
appeal to personnel in industries such as oil and gas, nuclear, airlines and other industries where safety, risk and asset
management are paramount. The programme consists of three components:

This programme is the responsibility of the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science and is intended for professional
engineers. Applications for admission should be made to the programme on appropriate forms available from Continuing
Engineering Education, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science. Entry to the programme is not normally restricted to
any particular time of year, rather completed applications are judged by an Admissions Committee as soon as possible after
they reach the CEE office. To ensure that applications are processed as quickly as possible, applicants should provide
complete documentation and transcripts with the application form.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Normal entrance requirement is one of the following:

(a) Membership in the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Newfoundland (APEGN).

(b) A Bachelor of Engineering degree from a recognized university, and three years experience in engineering work.

Individuals who do not possess the qualifications listed above may be admitted to the programme if they can satisfy
the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science that they have qualifications and experience which ensure a
reasonable chance of success in the programme.

CREDIT FOR GRADUATE STUDIES

Under certain conditions credit may be given for courses offered by the School of Graduate Studies. Credit must be
approved by the Continuing Engineering Education Committee. Graduate courses shall count as 3 credit hours and the total
number of credit hours obtained from graduate courses shall not exceed 6.

FORMAT

The format of the courses offered as part of this programme will normally be classroom lectures. Some courses will have
tutorials. Courses will be offered in evening time slots. Courses will be scheduled in advance of each term. At least two
courses per term will be offered. For students who cannot attend all classroom sessions an internet service is being planned.

EVALUATION

Each course in the diploma programme will contain an evaluation procedure established by the instructor for that course. A
mark of 60% must be achieved in each course taken in order to obtain credit.

FACULTY

Most courses are offered by a team of instructors drawn from the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, OIS Fisher
and other specialists from industry.

PERIOD OF STUDY

Normally a participant will complete the Diploma Programme in Advanced Studies in Risk, Safety and Integrity
Engineering in two years. If the participant cannot complete it in two years, the student may apply to the Diploma
Committee for an extension which may be granted for one year. A maximum of three extensions may be granted. This
means that the total extended period including the normal time of two years will not exceed five years.

ENGC 9002.Uncertainty, Risk and Reliability Analysis for Engineers (3 credit hours). Uncertainties, risks, and the
consideration of reliability are unavoidable in the design and planning of any engineering project. However, in order that
we can evaluate their significance on our project's performance and design, we must have a knowledge of the concepts and
methods for evaluating these uncertainties, risks and reliability.

ENGC 9005. Technical Communications (3 credit hours). Techniques to assist engineers to write business letters and
reports with courtesy, clarity and impact will be learned and practiced using wordprocessing software. The student will also
learn how to prepare effective oral presentations.

9006. Required Engineering Project. Supervised individual project.

ELECTIVE COURSES

Registrants are required to select 2 courses from Group A, 1 course from Group B and 1 course from Group C. The
remainder of the courses may be taken from groups A, B or C.

ENGC 9015. Introduction to Environmental Engineering (3 credit hours). The physical environment and ecosystems;
principles of hydrology; water supply and waste water treatment, modelling of air and water pollution; sources of industrial
pollution; water quality.